Podcast Episodes

Know Your Rights Podcast Episode 2: "What to Do When Stopped by the Police" Part 1: Your Rights During Traffic Stops

Your Rights During Traffic Stops

Traffic stops are among the most common interactions between civilians and police officers. Knowing your rights during these encounters can help protect your legal in…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Constitutional Law: Commerce Clause

1. Background and Constitutional Basis

The Commerce Clause in Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution explicitly grants Congress the authority to regulate commerce. The clause reads: …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law: Ethical Considerations in Estate Planning

Ethical Considerations in Estate Planning

Ethical considerations form the cornerstone of legal practice in estate planning. Attorneys must navigate a complex landscape of ethical challenges to ensure…

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Secured Transactions: Definition and Nature of Security Interest

I. Introduction to Security Interests

A security interest represents a legal right granted to creditors (secured parties) to obtain ownership or control over a debtor's personal property, referred to…

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Intellectual Property: Trademark Law

Fundamentals of Trademark Law

Introduction to Trademark Law:

In this lecture, we will explore the essentials of trademark law, an important aspect of intellectual property that protects symbols, name…

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The Business of Entertainment Law: Contracts and Negotiations

The entertainment industry is a multifaceted landscape with a complex web of agreements and negotiations. Understanding the different types of agreements and effective negotiation strategies is cruci…

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Know Your Rights Podcast: Workplace Rights and Employment Issues

Part I: Understanding At-Will Employment

"At-will employment is a foundational concept in U.S. employment law. It allows either the employer or the employee to terminate employment at any time, for a…

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Real Property Episode 8: Real Property Sales and Transfers

Real Property Sales and Transfers:

Real property law encompasses a wide range of topics, including land sales, leases, zoning regulations, and mortgage law, each critical to the orderly transfer and…

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Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law: Estate and Gift Taxation

A. Federal Estate Tax Basics

The federal estate tax is a tax on the transfer of the estate of a deceased person. The tax applies to the gross estate, which includes all the decedent's assets at the t…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Introduction to Copyright Law (Part 2)

Copyright law's journey begins in the early days of printing technology. The Stationers' Company in 16th century England was granted the power by the Crown to control the printing and distribution of…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago